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Just got back from two weeks of sunshine, water line is installed. Added the 24v to 12v converter with a 10 gauge extension cord with cigarette lighter end. Also attached Iota DLS-27-25-x to batteries via 2 gauge wire, it's a 110/120v to 24v 25a converter/smart charger. During the two weeks...

Just wondering what people have found.

Thank you everyone. Ended up with the Iota DLS-24-25-x with the IQ4-x smart controller. Looks like a newer version of the DLS; smaller form factor, it accepts 2 gauge wire, and comes with a 3 year warranty vs 2 years.

You might look at Grundfos well pumps. They are the only well pump I'm aware of that has a soft start, no spike to get started. My well is over 200' deep and the pump, model 105sq07-240 only needs 8.4amps @230v for the 3/4hp motor. I'm getting around 7 gallons a minute from it.

Morth, thank you. I'm wondering if you installed one of the IQ4-smart controllers or how do you keep the system from overcharging. And looking at both posts that recommend chargers they are both pointing towards IOTA chargers. On the page you linked to it also shows that it's capable of charging...

That generator does not have 12vdc. I do have one a 2000w generator that has a 12vdc @8amps, so that is a possibility although it would take quite a bit of time to charge a single 100ah battery. Just to clarify that I'm thinking about this correctly. The amount of amps will determine how...

Hmm, specs on that say it puts out 27.2v. Battle Born recommends 14.4-14.6v per 12v or 28.8v per 24v. I guess the lower voltage would keep one from overcharging. Although looking at state of charge for their batteries 13.6v is 100%, so that would mean just slower charging right?

Building off the grid in Colorado. Thinking about a backup system for when weather turns bad and need to run generator to create power. Generator is 5500w and want to be able to charge batteries while generator is running. Batteries are LiFePO4 and require 14.4-14.6v to charge at 12v. It's a...

This is the start of a system using Will's 4000w 24v template. I do not have solar panels yet and I wanted to start work on the power system for the property. Battery Bank: 4 12v 100aH Battle Born Inverter: Giandel 3000w 24v to 120v Battery Protect: Victron 220 amp Battery Monitor/Shunt: AiLi...